Prepare against Jem Gurner
CM · JCI · World #14,863 classical · FIDE ID 67600280
When preparing against Jem Gurner, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 50.0% over 42 games.
Our database contains 245 games by Jem Gurner, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jem Gurner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jem Gurner before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,108 | 2,108 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,949 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 102 | 40 | 103 | 41.6% |
| As White | 123 | 52 | 20 | 51 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 122 | 50 | 20 | 52 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jem Gurner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jem Gurner's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 54.5% | 40.3% |
| e4 | 56 | 45.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Gurner usually continues c4 (51.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gurner usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gurner usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Gurner usually continues c3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gurner usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gurner usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 45.1% | 34.8% |
| g6 | 21 | 41.2% | 69.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.8% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 60.0% | 51.7% |
| g6 | 18 | 36.0% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Jem Gurner's chess games
All 245 games by Jem Gurner in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 102 wins, 40 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 21/8/13 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,293 | 3rd Kingston Open | C08 |
| Apr 2025 | Jack Rudd | 2,276 | Jersey International | E93 |
| Mar 2024 | Maxim Barth Stanford | 2,275 | Reykjavik Open | A61 |
| Jan 2024 | Sebastian Marin Posada | 2,275 | Titled Tue Late | E72 |
| Jan 2024 | Justin Sarkar | 2,272 | Titled Tue Late | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 17 | 4 | 1,941 |
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,910 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,123 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,072 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,093 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,865 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| Jersey International | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jem Gurner's chess games?
245 games by Jem Gurner, from Jun 2016 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jem Gurner has played.
What does Jem Gurner play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Jem Gurner opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jem Gurner answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jem Gurner play as White?
As White, Jem Gurner's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jem Gurner play as Black?
As Black, Jem Gurner most often plays: Modern Defense (42 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Jem Gurner's FIDE rating?
Jem Gurner is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jem Gurner played?
Our database contains 245 games by Jem Gurner, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 40 draws, 103 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jem Gurner?
245 games by Jem Gurner reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.